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Author
Series
Misunderstood Shark volume 1
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 480L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
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Description
Shark interrupts the filming of Underwater World With Bob, scattering the other creatures (and the audience), but he claims it is all a terrible misunderstanding--that he would never think of eating the fish, the squid, the audience...or Bob.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Otters are playful, adaptable and champion swimmers - they have captivated cameraman Charlie Hamilton James for the last 25 years. He has filmed them more than anyone else. Now, through the eyes of three orphaned river otters, a set of groundbreaking experiments and some incredible wild encounters, Charlie wants to reveal their survival secrets and exactly why he believes they are so special.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (754 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Description
All new, groundbreaking shark stories incorporating research technology that offers insight into some of the world's most unique shark species. Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, is featured, getting schooled on everything 'shark' at the Bimini Shark lab before making a splash in the most interesting race of his career.
5) Bird brain
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Challenges preconceptions about the intelligence of birds. Presents evidence of problem solving skills in varieties of crows, ravens, and parrots, as well capabilities such as postponement of reward, empathy, and the ability to read facial expressions.
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 300 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Formats
Description
David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.
7) Life story
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (DVD) (approximately 312 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The makers of the Emmy Award(r)-winning series Life take viewers deeper than ever into the perilous and exhilarating drama humans share with every other animal on the planet, from the circumstances of birth and the struggle to reach adulthood, secure a home and find a mate, to the unpredictable challenges thrust on all creatures by the environment, enemies and even families.
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A visit with the planet's greatest animal hustlers. Meet the shape shifters, mimics, masters of disguise and illusion, cheats and sneaks in the animal world. This series reveals the modus operandi of remarkable animals going to elaborate lengths to claw their way to the top.
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
It's Christmas time and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate. They are beginning to open their presents when the Wild Kratts alarm sounds. The villains, Zach Varmitech, Gaston Gourmand, and Donita Donata are kidnapping all the baby animals to turn them into Christmas ornaments! Christmas will have to wait as the Wild Kratts spring into action to save their friends and get them home for Christmas.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (165 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The first year of life is the toughest. Four cinematographers follow six iconic baby animals as they face the challenges of surviving their first year on Earth. For these animal babies, it is the story of what it takes to survive in the wild.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Thieving macaques using psychology to pull off scams. Delinquent cockatoos vandalizing urban residences. Swaggering peacocks lying about their sexual exploits. These are nature's greatest rebels, succeeding by breaking all the rules. Despite how it appears on the surface, researchers are discovering the complex and fascinating science behind why these animals behave the way they do.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
With high speed camerawork and breakthrough new science, we enter the fast-paced world of hummingbirds as never before. Speed is their middle name. Their lives are moving faster than the eye can see.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Widscreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From lobster claws and dog teeth to bee stings and snake fangs, every creature depends on a weapon. Showcasing astonishing wildlife cinematography, Extreme Animal Weapons investigates the riddle of outsize weaponry, uncovers a bold new theory about what triggers an animal arms race, and explores the secrets that underlie nature's battleground.
14) Shark mountain
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Description
Some 300 miles off Costa Rica is Cocos Island, a tiny Pacific outpost that was once a favorite haunt of pirates. Thousands of sharks hunt along the volcanic reefs of Cocos, so many that the island has also become known as Shark Mountain. Filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall take us along on the underwater journey of a lifetime as they show us the wonder of Cocos, a world they have come to know well.
15) Fox tales
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The resilient red foxes are able to change their behavior to successfully make a home in new environments at a rate that astounds even the scientists who have spent a lifetime studying them. Fox Tales reveals new research into everything from their first hours of life to their first steps into unchartered territory, to offer a visually rich and fascinating look into the secret life of red foxes.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The forested hills of Zimbabwe may not seem like typical cheetah habitat. But it's here that cinematographer Kim Wolhuter forges an amazing relationship with a wild cheetah family. For two years, he shadows a mom and her cubs to reveal what it takes to turn cubs into predators. Along the way, he discovers the heartbreak and triumph every cheetah mother must face as she raises the next generation.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Examines the natural forces that formed the continent of North American. Recounts ways in which the continent's unique geology affected indigenous biology, human evolution, and civilizaton.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 55 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The incredible story of a baby elephant who was born into a rescue camp in the wilderness of Botswana. When she is suddenly orphaned at one-month-old, it is up to the keepers who look after the herd to keep her alive. This one elephant's tale remains both intimate and epic, a journey of tragedy and triumph, because when her entire species faces extinction, one life means everything.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The event showcases marine life along America's West Coast. It documents the rejuvenation of the once endangered and now thriving ecosystem of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California. Some of the world's most charismatic marine creatures, humpback whales, blue whales, sea lions, dolphins, elephant seals, sea otters, great white sharks, shearwaters, and brown pelicans, convene in this once a year confluence.
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